Guided Meditation Dharmette: Mindfulness of Clear Seeing

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Mindfulness of Clear Seeing

Written by:

Sean Fargo

Updated on:

March 25, 2020

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Gil Fronsdal leads a Guided Meditation Dharmette: Clear Seeing. Sometimes the word "Vipassana" is translated as Clear Seeing. The "passana" part is to see, and the "Vi" is taken to be emphasis, so seeing in a special way. Seeing with strength.

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So what does it mean to be clear in our seeing?

Some people associate meditation with becoming calm, and many people go to meditation because their stressed out, too anxious or agitated, so their looking for calm. But the calm by itself can make the mind dull, whereas Vipassana, the goal is to make the mind sharp or clear.

What is clarity? As the mind becomes quiet (we are not swept away in thoughts, concepts and ideas) those does not create the filter or barrier from us to see what's happening. And many people don't realize how much their thoughts shape how they view the world.

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Sean Fargo

Sean Fargo is a mindfulness teacher and founder of Mindfulness Exercises, a global platform offering evidence‑based resources and teacher certification. A former Buddhist monk in the Thai Theravada tradition, he bridges contemplative wisdom with modern psychology to make mindfulness practical at work and in life. Sean has taught alongside Jack Kornfield and supported leaders at organizations such as Reddit, PG&E, and DocuSign. Through online trainings, guided meditations, and mentorship, he has helped thousands of educators, clinicians, and coaches bring mindfulness to diverse communities. Sean’s mission is simple and ambitious: expand access to authentic, science‑informed practice while cultivating compassion, clarity, and resilience. Today, Mindfulness Exercises serves millions with free and premium tools, empowering individuals and teams to lead with presence and purpose.